Just like in the modern world, people in ancient times wanted to know how to live a long and healthy life. Greeks and Romans ...

Longevity is a hot topic these days. Academic journals and mainstream outlets alike regularly report on studies touting the science behind long lives and tell stories of aging adults running marathons ...

Many of us want to age well — staying in good physical and cognitive health into our 80s, 90s, 100s and even beyond. Winning the genetic lottery can help in that quest. But even if you don’t have the ...

A man who is 92 years old is not only still competing in his activity of choice, he’s teaching others the secrets of how to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Ivan Pedley, a retired toolmaker, ...

Skip the healing waters, the Mediterranean diet, and those 10,000 steps. If you are caught up in the deep-seated belief that healthy aging only depends on what you eat, how you exercise, and how you ...

A recent study suggests that 5 healthy dietary patterns are associated with improved longevity, and close adherence to these eating plans could add up to 3 years life expectancy.

Study after study reminds us that as challenging as it can be, sticking with healthy habits—eating right, exercising regularly, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling how much ...

Most people might not have heard of the Framingham Heart Study. But the massive public-health research effort, now in its 77th year of conducting in-depth analysis of more than 15,000 people, is the ...

Many of us aspire to live a long and healthy life, enjoying an active and independent lifestyle as we age. The good news is that longevity is not entirely out of your control. There are practical ...

Many of us want to age well — staying in good physical and cognitive health into our 80s, 90s, 100s and even beyond. Winning the genetic lottery can help in that quest. But even if you don’t have the ...